Leonardo

breed: 2008 Haflinger gelding
type of rescue: owner surrender
intake date: 6/25/2011
adoption date: 10/28/2011
length of time with SAFE: 4 months

ADOPTED by Tori B of California

Leonardo (Leo) was surrendered by his owner, along with another Haflinger, Lucy, in June 2011. We were told he was 4 years old but his size and teeth told us he was only 2 1/2. Leo was very sweet although he hadn’t had much handling when he first came to us. He came to us with some breathing issues and has been diagnosed as a roarer. He was a colt when he first came to SAFE and the first order of business was to get him gelded. Leo had a long, difficult road with us, dealing with multiple health issues including pneumonia. Happily Leo was adopted by a family who continued his treatment with Dr. Hannah and Pilchuck and saw him through to a full and complete recovery! He now is living the good life in sunny California!

Alumni Update: Leonardo

by Cathy Olson | Jan 24, 2024 | Leonardo

Leo is enjoying life on a 9‑acre ranch with horses, goats, sheep, chickens, dogs and cats. Leo hangs with three other horses in a very large pasture/dry lot. He is an easy-keeper and is on a feeding program that is working well to keep him from being a chunky monkey. He is happiest just being a horse with his herd.

Alumni Update: Leonardo

by Linda Goldman | Feb 26, 2023 | Leonardo

Leo is doing well on a nine-acre property with his companions, Alpine and Oak. Toni (Leo’s adopter) lives and works on the property. Toni is not currently riding Leo due to school and work commitments, but she does groundwork with him, and he gets a lot of attention and grooming.

California here he comes!

by Bonnie Hammond | Jul 10, 2015 | Leonardo

Leo is living the good life in sunny California! Like many of us from the PNW, the more arid climate is probably great for his breathing problems. Doesn’t he look happy?